How Do I Email My Google Doc as an Attachment?

You can email your Google Doc as an attachment by following these steps:

1. Open your Google Doc: Go to Google Docs and open the document you want to email.
2. Click "File": In the top menu bar, click on "File".
3. Select "Download": From the dropdown menu, choose "Download".
4. Choose "PDF Document": Select "PDF Document" as the file format.
5. Save the PDF: Your Google Doc will be downloaded as a PDF file.
6. Compose your email: Open your email client (like Gmail or Outlook) and start composing a new email.
7. Attach the PDF: In your email, click on the "Attach" icon (usually a paperclip). Choose the PDF file you just downloaded.
8. Send the email: Fill in the recipient's email address, write your message, and send the email.

Example:

Let's say you've created a Google Doc named "Project Proposal" and want to email it to your colleague, John Doe.

1. Open your Google Doc "Project Proposal".
2. Click "File" and select "Download".
3. Choose "PDF Document".
4. Open your email client and compose a new email to John Doe.
5. Attach the downloaded PDF file "Project Proposal.pdf".
6. Send the email.

Practical Insights:

• You can also choose other file formats like .docx, .odt, or .txt from the "Download" menu.
• If you need to edit the Google Doc after downloading it as a PDF, you will need to open it in a PDF editor.
• Consider using the "Share" option in Google Docs instead of attaching the file directly to your email. Sharing the document allows the recipient to view and edit it online, making it more convenient for collaboration.